USF all-time tackles leader Kawika Mitchell, who returned to earn his degree this past spring following an eight-year NFL career, is joining the Bulls' football broadcasts.

The school announced Thursday that Mitchell will join the USF/IMG Radio Network as a sideline reporter, joining the veteran Bulls broadcast tandem of Jim Louk (play-by-play) and Mark Robinson (analyst).

“We are thrilled to add a Bulls legend like Kawika Mitchell to an already outstanding broadcast team,” USF athletic director Mark Harlan said in a USF news release.

“Jim and Mark have been providing one of the best college football broadcasts in the nation for years, and I know our fans will really enjoy the opportunity to hear from Kawika and the additional insight and perspective he will bring.”

USF radio broadcasts again will be aired locally on WHFS-98.7 FM and WHFS 1010-AM. Jim Lighthall and Justin Pawlowski, veteran radio voices from 98.7 The Fan, will continue to host the Bulls' pregame and postgame shows.

Additionally, USF announced Coach Willie Taggart's weekly radio show will be broadcast from seven different area Beef 'O' Brady's locations during the season. The complete list can be found here.

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